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PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME X NUMBER IS
THE PINE RIVER JOURNAL, PINE RIVER, CASS COUNTY, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1946
SUB: SI.50 Pine River and Vicinity, §2.00 Elsewhere
Out of the . .
Waste Basket
by C. M. A.
Every year with the coming of September and the 'beginning of school
throughout the country, at any gathering of a social nature and in every
village or city, one is apt to hear during the normal course of conversation a remark dealing with the school
career of the person speaking. Sometimes the remark made deals with the
more serious phase of education but
•as a rule whenever two or more persons hearken back to their own school
days, one can toe quite certain of hearing entertaining tales of various
pranks which were played upon unsuspecting fellows, of the games won
in the final second of play, of the disciplinary measures used by the different instructors and of tiie building in
which each one attended school.
«...
Usually these conversations start
toy someone remembering someone
else who used to sit in front of him or
her in grade-school, and then of course it's only natural to wonder as to
whatever become of the guy. This in
turn brings on a flood of comment regarding the things that guy used to
do and 'from here on the gates are
down. Everyone has something to
say about a subject or a schoolmate,
and those remarkable days are, for
the moment, brought back to life.
* * * *
To some, according to their stories,
the old country school house, the one
in district 52, is the remembered scene
of many an unforgetable day. Here
is the exact spot on which Joe stood
iwhen he threw the rock, smashing
the window by the teacher's desk, for
which deed Jim had to stay after
school every night that week. Jim
was a good .guy though:—he didn't
snitch. Here too, in the row of desks
against the wall, is the desk used by
little blonde-haired Sally who wore
her hair in two slim braids. Bob, who
sat behind her, used to dip those
braids in his inkwell—couldn't do it
now though, because Sally bobbed her
hair a long time ago.
* * * *
Others will tell yon there was no
place in I lie world comparable to good
old G. H. S.—why once when the score
was tied in the toughest game of ti.e
year, with only seconds left to play,
old Kelly took the ball straight thru
center for the winning touchdown. Old
Kelly was sure tough. Good-hearted
though and would give you the shirt
off his back if you wanted it. Too
bad iie got killed on I>-Day.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to all those
who assisted in any way during the
illness and death of our beloved wife
mother and sister, 'special flanks to
Rev. Mohn for his comforting message
and to those who provided the music.
.May God bless you all.
Mr. Olaf Stranne
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Udseth and
family
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hanson and
family
Clarence Stranne and John
Miss Clara Stranne
Mr. Albert Bakken
MAPLE HILL FARM BUREAU
UNIT TO MEET TONIGHT, FRIDAY
The Maple Hill Farm Bureau unit
will meet tonight, Friday, .September
27th, at S p. m., with Miss Harder,
County Home and Community chairman present. E. H. Atwood will give
facts and answer questions on the
"Blue Cross."
John Brinkman will be the topic
leader on arrangement of buildings
and Mrs. Hedlund and Mrs. Montgomery will toe on the serving committee.
Everyone should attend the meeting
tonight.
* * * *
Then there was that day in chemistry lab. A couple of the guys choked
up a bunch of marsh-gas, put some in
a test tube, corked it with paraffin
wax and when changing classes, dropped the tube in the ventilator shaft—
boy what a time that was. Had to
dismiss school on that one and air out
the building. It was all in fun though
and nobody got hurt.
Then there was the time—iand so it
goes. Each tells his story and listens
to the other fellow tell one in return
tout the story of everyone deals with
those good old school days when the
fundamentals of tolerance and fair
play were taught and absorbed, even
as they are today.
. * * *
It's really (great to live in a country
that extends to every child the privi-
ledge of going to school and learning
these fundamentals, !so that in time to
come they too may talk about their
good old school days.
Pioneer Resident
Buried here
Wednesday
Former Local
Men Make Twin
City Headlines
Two former citizens of this community drew prominent space in Minneapolis papers Wednesday of this
week, when ClareJnce Human ma ie
the front-page of the Minneapolis
Star-Journal and Ralph Gilbertson
was prominently mentioned in the
Morning Tribune.
Residents of this area will remember both men well anil will be pleased
to know of tie successful strides of
each in the business world.
Mr. Homan has recently received a
patent on an invention which will
make window-washing entirely an inside job and while especially designed for blind home-owners, is nevertheless applicable to all homes ami
public buildings.
Mr. Gilbertson opened the d< ors of
his new block-long shopping center
on (South I.yndaie Ave., Minneapolis,.
this week. It is a modern building
and will house several business ami
professional firms. Mr] Gilbertson
operates a modern hardware store in
the block.
Both men are to lie congratulated
on the progress each has made in
their respective fields.
Scout Troop to
Hold Court
0! Honor
FAREWELL PARTY FOR MARK
WESTFALLS HELD SUNDAY
On Wednesday evening, October 2.
Scout Troop 73 of Pine River, will
hold a Court of Honor at which time,
badges for accomplishments will be
presented to members of the troop.
The ceremony will take place at 8 p.
m., at the Oddfellows hall.
This is a very impressive ceremony,
well worth seeing and Paul Gardiner,
Scoutmaster, extends an invitation to
parents of scouts and the general pub-
|ic to attend.
At their regular Wednesday night
meeting in the park building, members of the scout troop 7.'-!, voted t"
express their sincere, thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to
Ihe success of their financial drive
conducted here last week. The scouts
are most appreciative of the support
given them and their work.
A large group of friends and neighbors arrived with well-filled baskets
at the Mark Westfall home Sunday, to
honor the Westfalls at a farewell party before they leave to make their
home in Portland, Ore.
At noon a bountiful lunch was served, followed by a. social afternoon.The
self-invited guests presented ilr. and
Mrs. Westfall with a purse of silver
as a farewell gift.
The honored couple have made, their
home here for many years and their
friends and neighbors deeply regret
their leaving but wish them happiness
and success in their new home.
Local Man
Survives Accident
Saturday Evening
John Fredrick Lembke was born at
Naperville, 111., December G, 1S0S and
passed away at Brainerd September
21, 1946 at the age of 77 years.
He came to Mansfield, Minn., with
his parents when a small child and
grew to manhood there.
In ISO.5!, he was united in marriage
to Alvena Schacko who preceded him
in death in 1922. Toi this union, three
children were born, all living.
Mr. Lembke moved with his family
to Pine River in 1916, developing a
farm south of town. In 1930, he-built
a home on Norway Lake, where he
resided until two.years ago, when his
health failed and it became necessary for him to enter a nursing home.
In the fall of 1930, he married Mrs.
Jessie Heckmiller of Benton, Alberta,
who now resides with her daughter in
Canada.
Besides his wife he leaves to mourn
his death two sons, Ervin of Pine River and IRoy of Beverly Hills, Calif.,
one daughter, Mrs. E. A. Bowman of
Beverly Hills; also six brothers, Fred
of Walker, Henry of Sank Centre,
Frank of Berkeley, Calif., Charles of
«t. Paul, Oliver of Morgan and William of Fargo; one sister, Mrs. Ida Hall
of Minneapolis, together with three
grandchildren and a host of friends
and relatives.
Mr. Lembke was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith but attended the local Tabernacle of which
he was a charter member.
During his last year, he frequently
expressed a desire to pass on and
seemingly had no fear of death because he testified that all was right
between God and himself.
Being third oldest in his family of
eight children, he is the first to pass
on to his reward.
TABERNACLE CHURCH NEWS
There has been a lot of improving
done on the Tabernacle and parsonage recently. The bank on the parsonage grounds was pushed toack so
it's now on street level and a full base
ment was dug under the parsonage
and the house lowered. Last week,
new shingles were put on and both
buildings are receiving their second
coat of paint.
Plans have been made and materials are on hand, to redecorate the interior of the church in the near future.
Last Sunday morning, a Harvest
Festival was held af the Tabernacle
with members of the congregation
bringing their gifts, to show in a
small way, their love and appreciation to the pastor and his family. Tbe
church was beautifully decorated with
fall leaves of every hue together with
many flowers. A short program was
given, including a song "The Harvest
Call" by Eilleen Sigler, gifts were
presented by .Mrs. l.ee Heath. Supt.,
and the response was given by Rev.
and Mrs. Swenson.
At a business meeting held last
week, the church was given a new
name "UUverview Independent Tabernacle" and is now entirely independent with no denominational affiliation.
If you have no church home, come and
worship with us. You will receive a
warm welcome.
FOOTBALLERS IN PRE-GAME
SCRIMMAGE WEDNESDAY
Wednesday afternoon, on the local
gridiron, the high school team engaged in a practice scrimmage game
with a team composed of graduate!
of former years. The game started
after school, and while the Tigers
were outweighed in all positions, and
with the added disadvantage of having taller men against them, Coach
Mattson stated that his team gained
some good experience from tbe scrim-
age which should toe of value to them
in their game today with Pequot Lakes. For the amount of training the
boys toave had, they made a fine showing.
Today's game could be a toss-up as
both teams arc inexperienced, few of
the boys having played before.
Tentative., starting lineup, includes
Harker and Arbogast. ends; Richard
Tappe. center-; Murrer, fullback; Fr
ser, halfback and Joe Dingle, quarterback. Starting time is 2 p. m., and
the game will toe played on the local
field. A good turn-out of rooters is
expected to view the contest.
GUN CLUB TO MEET ON
TUESDAY EVENING
OBITUARY
Funeral services were conducted
AVednesday afternoon from the Tabernacle at 2 p. ru., for John Lembke,
77, who passed away at Brainerd Saturday, following a lingering illness.
Services were read 'by Rev. Swenson
with interment being made in the
Pine Ridge Cemetery.
Mr. Lembke was a pioneer resident
of I'ine River and his passing will be
sadly felt by the many who knew him
well.
Mrs. Christine Rachel Stranne,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lars Bakken, was born February 2, 1891 near
Decorah, la., where she was baptised
into the Christine Faith and confirmed in the Lutheran church.
She was united in marriage to Olaf
Stranne of Yankton, ,S. Dak., in 1902.
They made their 'home in Yankton
until 11920, when they moved to Ash-
by, Minn., where they resided until
L936, when she moved with her husband to Pine River.
Mrs. Stranne had been in ill health
for the past twenty-years and for the
last two years, had been confined to
her toed. She passed away September
17 at the local hospital.
Left to mourn her death, are her
husband who is a patient at the hospital, three daughters, Clara of Spokane, Wash.. Mrs. Edwin Hanson of
Ashliy and Mrs. Arnold Udseth, Pine
River- one son, Clarence of Ashby,
and one brother, Albert Bakken of
Groton, N. Dak.; also seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted on
September 20 in Pine River, with Rev.
Mohn officiating. Interment was made
in the Pine River cemetery.
Sunday morning the local Gun Club
held their regular weekly shoot with
a somewhat smaller gathering than
the previous week but a good competitive crowd nevertheless.
Scores of the several marksmen.
show Ernest Robideau turning in the
best card with 38 out of 50 and Glen
Houston with 28 out of 40. Shooting
will begin at the usual hour next Sunday morning..
Sec. Nebel has stated there will be
a meeting of the club in the Marlow
club rooms Tuesday evening, October
1, at 8 p. m. Plans will be discussed
and a social period of swapping stories will follow. Everyone interested
is invited to be present.
GRAYDON CADWELL ENTERS
ARiMY WITH AAF RATING
First local area non-army veteran
to receive an enlistment rating in the
army, is Graydon Cadwell, 23 year
old former marine aviation sergeant
of this city.
Cadwell, enlisting on September 20
at the Brainerd recruiting office, received a sergeant's rating in the army ;iir forces, according to word received here from Minneapolis.
Shootin' the Breeze
The next six or seven months will
mark the passage of a year since you
were released from service. That day
will also mark your last opportunity
to file your disabilities which have
arisen since your release. These disabilities, if brought on or are a result
of something that 'happened in service, may still be established as service
connected.
That day also marks, as I told you
in last week's column, your last option unity to enter a dental claim. In
onler to have your dental work done
at the expense of the veterans administration, you must file your application and have a dental examination
both within the year after your discharge.
The majority of World "War II veterans have, at one time or another,
visited tihtis office. Some of you have
come in and filed claims • converted
or re-instated your National Service
Life Insurance. But if you have any
new problems or if you haven't been
in at all, I would like to suggest that
Over 300 Attend
4-H Fair Here
Saturday
Fine weather and a large crowd
marked the 4-H Fair here Saturday.
Over 300 4-H members, leaders and
parents from all parts of the county
were present to view the exhibits of
4-H clubers at the Marlow and also
to attend the Fat Lamb show at the
fair grounds.
A free lunch, given by the Pine
Uiver commercial club, was served at
noon by ladies in charge of the school
lunch program, assisted by adult leaders. The theatre was filled for the
afternoon program. Rev. Hammond,
representing the Walker Rotary club,
announced that Dale Tressler of the
Turtle Lake club, was the winner of
the registered dairy calf in the con-
lest sponsored by the Walker Rotar-
ians. Henry Hagen, County Agent,
presented Dale with a show I.alter.
Lavon Sumption, winner of the Mc-
• 'row scholarship, was then intro-
iraced. The dress revue preceded the
showing of the movie . provided by
John Rohr..
A fine display of agricultural and
home economics exhibits was shown
in the club rooms with one room devoted to 4-H booths.
The Golden Gophers club had the
largest percentage of members present and was awarded a 4-H motto.
Wallace Goss of Cass Lake was the
driver of the car coming the greatest
distance, G2-rniHes and (bringing p6,
members and leaders.
Edith Nelson, Home Demonstration Agent and Dalton Seeling, County
Agent of Bemidji, acted as judges.
Booth winners included, blue ribbon group, Turtle Lake club, Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh Norton, leaders; Cass Lake club, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Bru-
nette, Mrs. Tom Sanders and Mrs.
Swenson, leaders. Red Ribbon group:
Moccasin 4-H, Mr. and Mrs. Les Gilson, leaders • Mildred Good Rule, Mrs.
Bert Heemstra, Charles Hemple. leaders; White Ribbon .v-iup: Remer
Busy Bees, Mrs. Will Martin, Mrs.
Walter Meyers and Frank iSchultz,
leaders; Powers Light Hrs. Lewis
Tew, leader; Golden Gophers, Mrs.
Ralph Duncan and Will Jennings, leaders. A complete list of winners in
other events will be printed next
week.
you do come in at your earliest convenience and have a visit. Six or seven months from now may be too late.
Let me sight a common case. This
has been true of both World war I
and World War II veterans. G-I Joe
was released from service and returns borne. Sure, he was in tip-top
shape the day toe was discharged but
after toeing 'home for a month he
finds one morning that he feels stiff
and sore. He can hardly get out of
bed. He's never nad this trouble before and blames it on the rain of the
past week. As the days .go on, his
condition varies. A warm, dry sped
and he's fit as ti fiddle but-every time
there is a little adverse weather condition, fhe aches and pains return.
Maybe the first year they really don't
amount to much and he takes it all in
his stride and says nothing about it.
Bui one day. a day that he has been
out of service for a year or maybe
five or ten years later, old aches and
pains tie him right in toed. Nbw If
be can't prove that he had these pains
within one year of his release from
service he is just out of luck.
Sure, Joe can point out that when
in service he spent days exposed to
the elements which caused his condition. Sleeping in foxholes or floating on a life-raft, but if 'he can't prove that the aches and pains existed
while in service or within one year
from his date of discharge, it is just
too bad.
Come on in and talk it over.
Scout Finance Com.
Entertained at
Breakfast
A group of about twenty business
men were entertained at a breakfast
at the Lake Region hotel Monday by
the executive committee of the local
scout troop. Following the repast,
G. E. Henderson addressed the group
and explained the 'finance program
and the purpose of raising the necessary funds. He also outlined plans
that had been made for the collection
with each member of the group selecting businessmen that they wished to
call on. In this 'way, each man toad
to make only six calls, turn in his
money and the job was completed instead of the usual system of two men
canvassing the entire city which usually took a day or more. Mr. Bradfield then gave a short talk on the
benefits derived from scouting and
tbe part lit played in the life of young
boys,. stressing the importance of
maintaining the local troop.
By Monday evening, the job was
completed and all funds 'had been
turned in to captains, Jack Seibert
and Harry Staimbrook with very successful results.
Appreciative Letter
Received by Mary
Ann Geary
The following letter of thanks, e-
ceived by Mary Ann Geary, is an interesting follow-up of the Resorters
campaign which just ended, inasmuch
as it comes from the lucky winner,
and expresses the satisfaction felt by
him. For her part in his good fortune, Mr. Roalson presented Mary
Ann with a very beautiful gold bracelet:
Swea City, Ia.
September 19
Mary Ann Geary,
Pine River, Minn.
Dear Mary:
Words can hardly express my gratitude to you for your part in bringing me such good fortune last Sunday
afternoon.
THANKS MARY. My only regret is
that I did not know last Monday when
we had supper in Pine River.that the
person who selected my number was
you. It would have been a wonderful pleasure for me to meet you and
to thank you personally: ' But even
though I could not do this, I'm sure
that at some near future date, I can
meet you and thank you then.
Perhaps you wonder what kind of
a sensation I toad when they called
me from Pine River and told me the
good news Sunday afternoon? My
wife and I had planned on going to an
evening show, so we were busy getting ready. I had just started to
shave when she called me to the telephone and told me that Pine River
was calling. For a moment I was
stumped, but then I thought the Brewers out at Camp Show Me, were accepting our invitation to stop and see
us when they went thru on their winter vacation.
I had entirely forgotten that Sunday was the loth of September until
I was waiting for connections lo toe
completed and glanced at the calendar at the same time Mr. Hanson told
me that I had won the new Chevrolet
sedan. I don't know how to express
it, but I'm telling you, my knees almost let me down. From then until
I drove away with the new car, I just
floated on air. I have never owned a
new car before. You have made me
very happy, Mary!
I guess I have never had that much
luck before in my life. I have never
taken many chances on new cars but
I've always figured that if the cause
was a worthy one. I was contributing
to something good whether I won or
not. When I bought the ticket in
Pine River in August, I figured that
because I am especially fond of fishing and particularly enjoy the Long-
Pine area, that I would have contributed whether any prize was given or
not.
I am thirty-two years of age, married and have two boys, the oldest 7,
and the youngest 4. I am a member
of the Lions Club and also a member
of the Swea City Volunteer Fire De-
Chauncey Montgomery, o7, a resident of Pine River, is recovering nicely at the local hospital from injuries
sustained in an accident last Saturday evening, when he came off second 'cest in a collision between himself and an automobile.
Mr. Montgomery was crossing the
street, going from the north side to
wards the Community OR Co., station
when he was hit by a car traveling
east, driven by Wayne Heemstra of
Mildred. Force of the impact threw
him toward the filling-station where
he was found to be unconscious by
Fred Moulster and Frank Renn who
had heard the crash and approached
the v'ctim to assist .him. He was taken at once to the local hospital where
examination revealed several broken
ribs, a deep cut on the right breast
and several lesser abrasions and lacerations.
Mr. Montgomery, formerly of Motley, 'has spent the past several years
in and around Pine River and his
many friends will be glad to know his
injuries were not fatal.
Eugene Oftedahl
Breaks Arm
While Swinging
Last Friday while playing on a
swing, Eugene Oftedahl, 10-yeir old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Oftedahl, had the misfortune to fall, bre3
ing ttote bones in his left wrist.
It seems Eugene was really "pir
ing" the swing and had attain^ iV
height of nearly seven feet wh*,\j£
and the swing parted company, ^
the lad falling backwards to
ground, cushioning tlie fall wj
his left hand, causing the break.
was immediately taken to Pequot j
kes where the injured member ■■,?•
set. Eugene says he is glad it wasn'7^
his right wrist, 'cause now he won't
have to miss school.
G-I BILL CLARIFIED BY OFFICER
The Recruiter In charge of the Navy recruiting station, in an effort to
(clear up the misunderstanding concerning the G-I Bill of Rights, has
stated that the navy veteran is entitled to all of the benefits for tlie Lull
term of his enlistment provided that
he enlists or re-enlists prior to October 6, 1946. However, should he enlist after October 5, 1946, but prior to
the date the war is officially declared
to be terminated and serves at least
ninety days active duty, 'he is eligible
for the Bill of Rights in proportion to
the length of time served during that
period, .provided that he was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
Full details may be acquired at the
navy recruiting station in the postoffice building, St. Cloud.
COIL SHORTS COIL
MECHANIC RE-COILS
Wadena.—Arnold Ajcvldson's outboard motor functioned normally all
afternoon until nearly ihome from a
fishing trip. Then it quit c°ld. So
did the mechanic when he removed
the flywheel and found a very lifelike but very dead two-foot snake
coiled around the shaft. The reptile
coil had shorted the magneto coil and
both the snake and motor gave up the
ghost.
partment. I operate a school bus and
also a tank-truck so you see I am kept
pretty busy. I have been driving a
bus for 12-years and of course we are
starting on the new year now. I drive
70-miles each day and have 53 student
passengers. I have been driving the
tank-truck for 8% years, so between
the two jobs, I live pretty much behind a steering wheel.
My bobby, without a question, is
fishing and this is the biggest fish
I have ever caught. I love natural
life, so naturally I enjoy Northern
Minnesota. We have spent our vacations the last three summers at Camp
Show Me on Norway Lake.
I am sending you a little remein-
which I hope you will enjoy and you
■will always know you have made
somebody happy. It is Indeed small in
comparison to the present that you
made possible for me but with this
gift, go the sincerest thanks that my
words can express.
May I use this opportunity to wish
you health, happiness and success in
your future and may good fortune
smile on you some day as it has on me
and make your life a very happy one.
—Thanks, Mary Ann Geary, .
Clayton F. Roalaon

PINE RIVER JOURNAL
VOLUME X NUMBER IS
THE PINE RIVER JOURNAL, PINE RIVER, CASS COUNTY, MINNESOTA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1946
SUB: SI.50 Pine River and Vicinity, §2.00 Elsewhere
Out of the . .
Waste Basket
by C. M. A.
Every year with the coming of September and the 'beginning of school
throughout the country, at any gathering of a social nature and in every
village or city, one is apt to hear during the normal course of conversation a remark dealing with the school
career of the person speaking. Sometimes the remark made deals with the
more serious phase of education but
•as a rule whenever two or more persons hearken back to their own school
days, one can toe quite certain of hearing entertaining tales of various
pranks which were played upon unsuspecting fellows, of the games won
in the final second of play, of the disciplinary measures used by the different instructors and of tiie building in
which each one attended school.
«...
Usually these conversations start
toy someone remembering someone
else who used to sit in front of him or
her in grade-school, and then of course it's only natural to wonder as to
whatever become of the guy. This in
turn brings on a flood of comment regarding the things that guy used to
do and 'from here on the gates are
down. Everyone has something to
say about a subject or a schoolmate,
and those remarkable days are, for
the moment, brought back to life.
* * * *
To some, according to their stories,
the old country school house, the one
in district 52, is the remembered scene
of many an unforgetable day. Here
is the exact spot on which Joe stood
iwhen he threw the rock, smashing
the window by the teacher's desk, for
which deed Jim had to stay after
school every night that week. Jim
was a good .guy though:—he didn't
snitch. Here too, in the row of desks
against the wall, is the desk used by
little blonde-haired Sally who wore
her hair in two slim braids. Bob, who
sat behind her, used to dip those
braids in his inkwell—couldn't do it
now though, because Sally bobbed her
hair a long time ago.
* * * *
Others will tell yon there was no
place in I lie world comparable to good
old G. H. S.—why once when the score
was tied in the toughest game of ti.e
year, with only seconds left to play,
old Kelly took the ball straight thru
center for the winning touchdown. Old
Kelly was sure tough. Good-hearted
though and would give you the shirt
off his back if you wanted it. Too
bad iie got killed on I>-Day.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere
thanks and appreciation to all those
who assisted in any way during the
illness and death of our beloved wife
mother and sister, 'special flanks to
Rev. Mohn for his comforting message
and to those who provided the music.
.May God bless you all.
Mr. Olaf Stranne
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Udseth and
family
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hanson and
family
Clarence Stranne and John
Miss Clara Stranne
Mr. Albert Bakken
MAPLE HILL FARM BUREAU
UNIT TO MEET TONIGHT, FRIDAY
The Maple Hill Farm Bureau unit
will meet tonight, Friday, .September
27th, at S p. m., with Miss Harder,
County Home and Community chairman present. E. H. Atwood will give
facts and answer questions on the
"Blue Cross."
John Brinkman will be the topic
leader on arrangement of buildings
and Mrs. Hedlund and Mrs. Montgomery will toe on the serving committee.
Everyone should attend the meeting
tonight.
* * * *
Then there was that day in chemistry lab. A couple of the guys choked
up a bunch of marsh-gas, put some in
a test tube, corked it with paraffin
wax and when changing classes, dropped the tube in the ventilator shaft—
boy what a time that was. Had to
dismiss school on that one and air out
the building. It was all in fun though
and nobody got hurt.
Then there was the time—iand so it
goes. Each tells his story and listens
to the other fellow tell one in return
tout the story of everyone deals with
those good old school days when the
fundamentals of tolerance and fair
play were taught and absorbed, even
as they are today.
. * * *
It's really (great to live in a country
that extends to every child the privi-
ledge of going to school and learning
these fundamentals, !so that in time to
come they too may talk about their
good old school days.
Pioneer Resident
Buried here
Wednesday
Former Local
Men Make Twin
City Headlines
Two former citizens of this community drew prominent space in Minneapolis papers Wednesday of this
week, when ClareJnce Human ma ie
the front-page of the Minneapolis
Star-Journal and Ralph Gilbertson
was prominently mentioned in the
Morning Tribune.
Residents of this area will remember both men well anil will be pleased
to know of tie successful strides of
each in the business world.
Mr. Homan has recently received a
patent on an invention which will
make window-washing entirely an inside job and while especially designed for blind home-owners, is nevertheless applicable to all homes ami
public buildings.
Mr. Gilbertson opened the d< ors of
his new block-long shopping center
on (South I.yndaie Ave., Minneapolis,.
this week. It is a modern building
and will house several business ami
professional firms. Mr] Gilbertson
operates a modern hardware store in
the block.
Both men are to lie congratulated
on the progress each has made in
their respective fields.
Scout Troop to
Hold Court
0! Honor
FAREWELL PARTY FOR MARK
WESTFALLS HELD SUNDAY
On Wednesday evening, October 2.
Scout Troop 73 of Pine River, will
hold a Court of Honor at which time,
badges for accomplishments will be
presented to members of the troop.
The ceremony will take place at 8 p.
m., at the Oddfellows hall.
This is a very impressive ceremony,
well worth seeing and Paul Gardiner,
Scoutmaster, extends an invitation to
parents of scouts and the general pub-
|ic to attend.
At their regular Wednesday night
meeting in the park building, members of the scout troop 7.'-!, voted t"
express their sincere, thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to
Ihe success of their financial drive
conducted here last week. The scouts
are most appreciative of the support
given them and their work.
A large group of friends and neighbors arrived with well-filled baskets
at the Mark Westfall home Sunday, to
honor the Westfalls at a farewell party before they leave to make their
home in Portland, Ore.
At noon a bountiful lunch was served, followed by a. social afternoon.The
self-invited guests presented ilr. and
Mrs. Westfall with a purse of silver
as a farewell gift.
The honored couple have made, their
home here for many years and their
friends and neighbors deeply regret
their leaving but wish them happiness
and success in their new home.
Local Man
Survives Accident
Saturday Evening
John Fredrick Lembke was born at
Naperville, 111., December G, 1S0S and
passed away at Brainerd September
21, 1946 at the age of 77 years.
He came to Mansfield, Minn., with
his parents when a small child and
grew to manhood there.
In ISO.5!, he was united in marriage
to Alvena Schacko who preceded him
in death in 1922. Toi this union, three
children were born, all living.
Mr. Lembke moved with his family
to Pine River in 1916, developing a
farm south of town. In 1930, he-built
a home on Norway Lake, where he
resided until two.years ago, when his
health failed and it became necessary for him to enter a nursing home.
In the fall of 1930, he married Mrs.
Jessie Heckmiller of Benton, Alberta,
who now resides with her daughter in
Canada.
Besides his wife he leaves to mourn
his death two sons, Ervin of Pine River and IRoy of Beverly Hills, Calif.,
one daughter, Mrs. E. A. Bowman of
Beverly Hills; also six brothers, Fred
of Walker, Henry of Sank Centre,
Frank of Berkeley, Calif., Charles of
«t. Paul, Oliver of Morgan and William of Fargo; one sister, Mrs. Ida Hall
of Minneapolis, together with three
grandchildren and a host of friends
and relatives.
Mr. Lembke was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith but attended the local Tabernacle of which
he was a charter member.
During his last year, he frequently
expressed a desire to pass on and
seemingly had no fear of death because he testified that all was right
between God and himself.
Being third oldest in his family of
eight children, he is the first to pass
on to his reward.
TABERNACLE CHURCH NEWS
There has been a lot of improving
done on the Tabernacle and parsonage recently. The bank on the parsonage grounds was pushed toack so
it's now on street level and a full base
ment was dug under the parsonage
and the house lowered. Last week,
new shingles were put on and both
buildings are receiving their second
coat of paint.
Plans have been made and materials are on hand, to redecorate the interior of the church in the near future.
Last Sunday morning, a Harvest
Festival was held af the Tabernacle
with members of the congregation
bringing their gifts, to show in a
small way, their love and appreciation to the pastor and his family. Tbe
church was beautifully decorated with
fall leaves of every hue together with
many flowers. A short program was
given, including a song "The Harvest
Call" by Eilleen Sigler, gifts were
presented by .Mrs. l.ee Heath. Supt.,
and the response was given by Rev.
and Mrs. Swenson.
At a business meeting held last
week, the church was given a new
name "UUverview Independent Tabernacle" and is now entirely independent with no denominational affiliation.
If you have no church home, come and
worship with us. You will receive a
warm welcome.
FOOTBALLERS IN PRE-GAME
SCRIMMAGE WEDNESDAY
Wednesday afternoon, on the local
gridiron, the high school team engaged in a practice scrimmage game
with a team composed of graduate!
of former years. The game started
after school, and while the Tigers
were outweighed in all positions, and
with the added disadvantage of having taller men against them, Coach
Mattson stated that his team gained
some good experience from tbe scrim-
age which should toe of value to them
in their game today with Pequot Lakes. For the amount of training the
boys toave had, they made a fine showing.
Today's game could be a toss-up as
both teams arc inexperienced, few of
the boys having played before.
Tentative., starting lineup, includes
Harker and Arbogast. ends; Richard
Tappe. center-; Murrer, fullback; Fr
ser, halfback and Joe Dingle, quarterback. Starting time is 2 p. m., and
the game will toe played on the local
field. A good turn-out of rooters is
expected to view the contest.
GUN CLUB TO MEET ON
TUESDAY EVENING
OBITUARY
Funeral services were conducted
AVednesday afternoon from the Tabernacle at 2 p. ru., for John Lembke,
77, who passed away at Brainerd Saturday, following a lingering illness.
Services were read 'by Rev. Swenson
with interment being made in the
Pine Ridge Cemetery.
Mr. Lembke was a pioneer resident
of I'ine River and his passing will be
sadly felt by the many who knew him
well.
Mrs. Christine Rachel Stranne,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lars Bakken, was born February 2, 1891 near
Decorah, la., where she was baptised
into the Christine Faith and confirmed in the Lutheran church.
She was united in marriage to Olaf
Stranne of Yankton, ,S. Dak., in 1902.
They made their 'home in Yankton
until 11920, when they moved to Ash-
by, Minn., where they resided until
L936, when she moved with her husband to Pine River.
Mrs. Stranne had been in ill health
for the past twenty-years and for the
last two years, had been confined to
her toed. She passed away September
17 at the local hospital.
Left to mourn her death, are her
husband who is a patient at the hospital, three daughters, Clara of Spokane, Wash.. Mrs. Edwin Hanson of
Ashliy and Mrs. Arnold Udseth, Pine
River- one son, Clarence of Ashby,
and one brother, Albert Bakken of
Groton, N. Dak.; also seven grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted on
September 20 in Pine River, with Rev.
Mohn officiating. Interment was made
in the Pine River cemetery.
Sunday morning the local Gun Club
held their regular weekly shoot with
a somewhat smaller gathering than
the previous week but a good competitive crowd nevertheless.
Scores of the several marksmen.
show Ernest Robideau turning in the
best card with 38 out of 50 and Glen
Houston with 28 out of 40. Shooting
will begin at the usual hour next Sunday morning..
Sec. Nebel has stated there will be
a meeting of the club in the Marlow
club rooms Tuesday evening, October
1, at 8 p. m. Plans will be discussed
and a social period of swapping stories will follow. Everyone interested
is invited to be present.
GRAYDON CADWELL ENTERS
ARiMY WITH AAF RATING
First local area non-army veteran
to receive an enlistment rating in the
army, is Graydon Cadwell, 23 year
old former marine aviation sergeant
of this city.
Cadwell, enlisting on September 20
at the Brainerd recruiting office, received a sergeant's rating in the army ;iir forces, according to word received here from Minneapolis.
Shootin' the Breeze
The next six or seven months will
mark the passage of a year since you
were released from service. That day
will also mark your last opportunity
to file your disabilities which have
arisen since your release. These disabilities, if brought on or are a result
of something that 'happened in service, may still be established as service
connected.
That day also marks, as I told you
in last week's column, your last option unity to enter a dental claim. In
onler to have your dental work done
at the expense of the veterans administration, you must file your application and have a dental examination
both within the year after your discharge.
The majority of World "War II veterans have, at one time or another,
visited tihtis office. Some of you have
come in and filed claims • converted
or re-instated your National Service
Life Insurance. But if you have any
new problems or if you haven't been
in at all, I would like to suggest that
Over 300 Attend
4-H Fair Here
Saturday
Fine weather and a large crowd
marked the 4-H Fair here Saturday.
Over 300 4-H members, leaders and
parents from all parts of the county
were present to view the exhibits of
4-H clubers at the Marlow and also
to attend the Fat Lamb show at the
fair grounds.
A free lunch, given by the Pine
Uiver commercial club, was served at
noon by ladies in charge of the school
lunch program, assisted by adult leaders. The theatre was filled for the
afternoon program. Rev. Hammond,
representing the Walker Rotary club,
announced that Dale Tressler of the
Turtle Lake club, was the winner of
the registered dairy calf in the con-
lest sponsored by the Walker Rotar-
ians. Henry Hagen, County Agent,
presented Dale with a show I.alter.
Lavon Sumption, winner of the Mc-
• 'row scholarship, was then intro-
iraced. The dress revue preceded the
showing of the movie . provided by
John Rohr..
A fine display of agricultural and
home economics exhibits was shown
in the club rooms with one room devoted to 4-H booths.
The Golden Gophers club had the
largest percentage of members present and was awarded a 4-H motto.
Wallace Goss of Cass Lake was the
driver of the car coming the greatest
distance, G2-rniHes and (bringing p6,
members and leaders.
Edith Nelson, Home Demonstration Agent and Dalton Seeling, County
Agent of Bemidji, acted as judges.
Booth winners included, blue ribbon group, Turtle Lake club, Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh Norton, leaders; Cass Lake club, Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Bru-
nette, Mrs. Tom Sanders and Mrs.
Swenson, leaders. Red Ribbon group:
Moccasin 4-H, Mr. and Mrs. Les Gilson, leaders • Mildred Good Rule, Mrs.
Bert Heemstra, Charles Hemple. leaders; White Ribbon .v-iup: Remer
Busy Bees, Mrs. Will Martin, Mrs.
Walter Meyers and Frank iSchultz,
leaders; Powers Light Hrs. Lewis
Tew, leader; Golden Gophers, Mrs.
Ralph Duncan and Will Jennings, leaders. A complete list of winners in
other events will be printed next
week.
you do come in at your earliest convenience and have a visit. Six or seven months from now may be too late.
Let me sight a common case. This
has been true of both World war I
and World War II veterans. G-I Joe
was released from service and returns borne. Sure, he was in tip-top
shape the day toe was discharged but
after toeing 'home for a month he
finds one morning that he feels stiff
and sore. He can hardly get out of
bed. He's never nad this trouble before and blames it on the rain of the
past week. As the days .go on, his
condition varies. A warm, dry sped
and he's fit as ti fiddle but-every time
there is a little adverse weather condition, fhe aches and pains return.
Maybe the first year they really don't
amount to much and he takes it all in
his stride and says nothing about it.
Bui one day. a day that he has been
out of service for a year or maybe
five or ten years later, old aches and
pains tie him right in toed. Nbw If
be can't prove that he had these pains
within one year of his release from
service he is just out of luck.
Sure, Joe can point out that when
in service he spent days exposed to
the elements which caused his condition. Sleeping in foxholes or floating on a life-raft, but if 'he can't prove that the aches and pains existed
while in service or within one year
from his date of discharge, it is just
too bad.
Come on in and talk it over.
Scout Finance Com.
Entertained at
Breakfast
A group of about twenty business
men were entertained at a breakfast
at the Lake Region hotel Monday by
the executive committee of the local
scout troop. Following the repast,
G. E. Henderson addressed the group
and explained the 'finance program
and the purpose of raising the necessary funds. He also outlined plans
that had been made for the collection
with each member of the group selecting businessmen that they wished to
call on. In this 'way, each man toad
to make only six calls, turn in his
money and the job was completed instead of the usual system of two men
canvassing the entire city which usually took a day or more. Mr. Bradfield then gave a short talk on the
benefits derived from scouting and
tbe part lit played in the life of young
boys,. stressing the importance of
maintaining the local troop.
By Monday evening, the job was
completed and all funds 'had been
turned in to captains, Jack Seibert
and Harry Staimbrook with very successful results.
Appreciative Letter
Received by Mary
Ann Geary
The following letter of thanks, e-
ceived by Mary Ann Geary, is an interesting follow-up of the Resorters
campaign which just ended, inasmuch
as it comes from the lucky winner,
and expresses the satisfaction felt by
him. For her part in his good fortune, Mr. Roalson presented Mary
Ann with a very beautiful gold bracelet:
Swea City, Ia.
September 19
Mary Ann Geary,
Pine River, Minn.
Dear Mary:
Words can hardly express my gratitude to you for your part in bringing me such good fortune last Sunday
afternoon.
THANKS MARY. My only regret is
that I did not know last Monday when
we had supper in Pine River.that the
person who selected my number was
you. It would have been a wonderful pleasure for me to meet you and
to thank you personally: ' But even
though I could not do this, I'm sure
that at some near future date, I can
meet you and thank you then.
Perhaps you wonder what kind of
a sensation I toad when they called
me from Pine River and told me the
good news Sunday afternoon? My
wife and I had planned on going to an
evening show, so we were busy getting ready. I had just started to
shave when she called me to the telephone and told me that Pine River
was calling. For a moment I was
stumped, but then I thought the Brewers out at Camp Show Me, were accepting our invitation to stop and see
us when they went thru on their winter vacation.
I had entirely forgotten that Sunday was the loth of September until
I was waiting for connections lo toe
completed and glanced at the calendar at the same time Mr. Hanson told
me that I had won the new Chevrolet
sedan. I don't know how to express
it, but I'm telling you, my knees almost let me down. From then until
I drove away with the new car, I just
floated on air. I have never owned a
new car before. You have made me
very happy, Mary!
I guess I have never had that much
luck before in my life. I have never
taken many chances on new cars but
I've always figured that if the cause
was a worthy one. I was contributing
to something good whether I won or
not. When I bought the ticket in
Pine River in August, I figured that
because I am especially fond of fishing and particularly enjoy the Long-
Pine area, that I would have contributed whether any prize was given or
not.
I am thirty-two years of age, married and have two boys, the oldest 7,
and the youngest 4. I am a member
of the Lions Club and also a member
of the Swea City Volunteer Fire De-
Chauncey Montgomery, o7, a resident of Pine River, is recovering nicely at the local hospital from injuries
sustained in an accident last Saturday evening, when he came off second 'cest in a collision between himself and an automobile.
Mr. Montgomery was crossing the
street, going from the north side to
wards the Community OR Co., station
when he was hit by a car traveling
east, driven by Wayne Heemstra of
Mildred. Force of the impact threw
him toward the filling-station where
he was found to be unconscious by
Fred Moulster and Frank Renn who
had heard the crash and approached
the v'ctim to assist .him. He was taken at once to the local hospital where
examination revealed several broken
ribs, a deep cut on the right breast
and several lesser abrasions and lacerations.
Mr. Montgomery, formerly of Motley, 'has spent the past several years
in and around Pine River and his
many friends will be glad to know his
injuries were not fatal.
Eugene Oftedahl
Breaks Arm
While Swinging
Last Friday while playing on a
swing, Eugene Oftedahl, 10-yeir old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Oftedahl, had the misfortune to fall, bre3
ing ttote bones in his left wrist.
It seems Eugene was really "pir
ing" the swing and had attain^ iV
height of nearly seven feet wh*,\j£
and the swing parted company, ^
the lad falling backwards to
ground, cushioning tlie fall wj
his left hand, causing the break.
was immediately taken to Pequot j
kes where the injured member ■■,?•
set. Eugene says he is glad it wasn'7^
his right wrist, 'cause now he won't
have to miss school.
G-I BILL CLARIFIED BY OFFICER
The Recruiter In charge of the Navy recruiting station, in an effort to
(clear up the misunderstanding concerning the G-I Bill of Rights, has
stated that the navy veteran is entitled to all of the benefits for tlie Lull
term of his enlistment provided that
he enlists or re-enlists prior to October 6, 1946. However, should he enlist after October 5, 1946, but prior to
the date the war is officially declared
to be terminated and serves at least
ninety days active duty, 'he is eligible
for the Bill of Rights in proportion to
the length of time served during that
period, .provided that he was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
Full details may be acquired at the
navy recruiting station in the postoffice building, St. Cloud.
COIL SHORTS COIL
MECHANIC RE-COILS
Wadena.—Arnold Ajcvldson's outboard motor functioned normally all
afternoon until nearly ihome from a
fishing trip. Then it quit c°ld. So
did the mechanic when he removed
the flywheel and found a very lifelike but very dead two-foot snake
coiled around the shaft. The reptile
coil had shorted the magneto coil and
both the snake and motor gave up the
ghost.
partment. I operate a school bus and
also a tank-truck so you see I am kept
pretty busy. I have been driving a
bus for 12-years and of course we are
starting on the new year now. I drive
70-miles each day and have 53 student
passengers. I have been driving the
tank-truck for 8% years, so between
the two jobs, I live pretty much behind a steering wheel.
My bobby, without a question, is
fishing and this is the biggest fish
I have ever caught. I love natural
life, so naturally I enjoy Northern
Minnesota. We have spent our vacations the last three summers at Camp
Show Me on Norway Lake.
I am sending you a little remein-
which I hope you will enjoy and you
■will always know you have made
somebody happy. It is Indeed small in
comparison to the present that you
made possible for me but with this
gift, go the sincerest thanks that my
words can express.
May I use this opportunity to wish
you health, happiness and success in
your future and may good fortune
smile on you some day as it has on me
and make your life a very happy one.
—Thanks, Mary Ann Geary, .
Clayton F. Roalaon